In brief
In a two‑day policy meeting, Japan’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate at 1.25%. Governor Kazuo Ueda said the goal remains anchoring inflation near 2%. The BOJ also announced an increase in its annual ETF sales pace to 860 billion yen.
On Oct. 30 in Tokyo, the Bank of Japan announced that it would keep its benchmark interest rate at 1.25% following a two‑day monetary policy meeting.
The decision signals a pause in rate adjustments as the BOJ continues to monitor economic data.
Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank’s primary goal remains anchoring inflation at its 2% target to support growth.
Ueda also urged the government to work with the Bank to maintain price stability amid a sluggish economy.
In addition to the unchanged rate, the BOJ announced it would raise its annual exchange‑traded fund (ETF) sales pace to 860 billion yen.
The move aims to encourage investment in domestic markets and support liquidity.
The 2 % target has been a central part of BOJ policy aimed at ending its prolonged low‑growth and deflationary trend.
The two‑day meeting, which concluded on Friday, allowed policymakers to assess financial market conditions and the pace of the economy.
